Chapter 17
Clarke was sitting by the coffee shop, on break between her classes, she had pulled a book out of her bag and extended out the legs on the chair next to her, in case near by students might try and join her. She wanted to be alone, or at least she was attempting it. "If I didn't know better, I would say that your trying to avoid people". She looked up from her page, Finn was standing in front of her with his coffee. "Was it supposed to be that obvious". Clarke didn't want to seem rude, so she placed her foot down, nodding at the chair and signaling it was ok for him to sit down. Finn pulled out the seat placing enough distance from her so that she was comfortable. "How are your classes going so far"? "Not so bad, I think that one of my professors has it out for me, but other than that I'm excelling as usual". "I pegged you for the smart type". Clarke scrunched her face in reply, "Smart type". Finn laughed meaning it as a compliment. "I mean that you dedicate yourself to a lot of different tasks, and you really concentrate when you put yourself into a project. I've seen your drawings, and the way you were at the fundraiser. After that it wasn't hard to guess that you probably did well in school too". Clarke knew that they didn't know each other well. They chatted over vacation when they initially met, but when her time was occupied with Bellamy Finn kept his distance respectfully. It might not be bad to find some new people to hang out with and talk to. To at least get her mind off things.
"I guess that could be right, but then again I would say your not that bad in school either. I've never seen you on any of the teams. At least not the ones that my sorority raises funds for. Which means you occupy your time with other things". Finn raised his eyebrow at her guess, "Actually I'm on the soccer team, there aren't a lot of followers around campus for that. Most of our season is indoor, and when it's outdoor it's usually at other schools. Their college didn't have the best field. "Oh, I didn't know I just assumed..." "No, you were right to assume. I do dedicate a lot of my time to school I'm an English Major, so I have to devote a lot of my time to reading, and writing. Doesn't exactly leave a lot of time for social interaction". "Yet here you are". Clarke pointing to his coffee. "Taking a break". "Much needed" Finn nodded his head, taking a big sip of coffee. He looked over at the book in her lap.
"What are you reading"? Clarke lifted up the book, it had a black and white cover, with swirls and drawings on it. "It's for art class, it's a book about different techniques using shades of neutral colors, most without color". Finn pulled a copy of Wuthering Heights out of his bag, "I would much rather be reading that". Clarke said, grabbing it out of his hand. She flipped through the pages. "One of your favorites"? She smiled up at him while she scanned over the text. "Another surprise". She was full of surprises, and if she was going to explore a new friendship with someone, they had to learn a little more about her than they already did. Which meant opening up to someone again. The thought a little more terrifying than it seemed. She bit her lip at the thought, come on Clarke, she told herself. Give it a chance. She handed Finn his copy back, watching him as he stood up to leave. "Um…" Clarke said holding out her hand to stop him. "I have one more class after this and I think Octavia is busy tonight, so she won't be home till late. Any chance I could convince you in a friendly dinner"? Finn smiled; he liked the thought that they could be friends. "I have class until 4, but I can meet you somewhere after if you want". Clarke agreed, she would meet Finn later or dinner. At least this way she could settle her mind away from her studies and missing Bellamy long enough to have a little bit of fun.
Short chapter, but tons more in store. I hope you continue to read on and enjoy the chapters and story so far. As always BE KIND
